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Council debates tightening rental-property rules, inspections and a —three-strike— nuisance approach
Summary
Council debated changes to Chapter 166 on April 1 that would tighten the borough's definition of rental units, limit "random" inspections and explore a property-based nuisance enforcement approach.
Council extensively reviewed proposed revisions to Chapter 166 (rental properties), focusing on how the borough defines —residential rental unit,— when code officials may inspect units, and how the borough should apply repeat-offense enforcement (sometimes described as a "three-strike" or nuisance approach).
Definition and scope: The draft clarifies that a "residential rental unit" includes any dwelling unit, townhouse, apartment or rooming unit occupied by persons other than the owner. The text also specifies that units under long-term lease-purchase agreements are treated as rental units and excludes hotel rooms or hospital rooms used for medical services. Council members said the change aims to close a recurring enforcement gap in…
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